7 Top-Rated Hotels in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island

August 25, 2022 Agatha Simes

Discover the best hotels in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), Mackenzie District, Canterbury Region, South Island including Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, The Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge, Mt Cook Lodge and Motels, Glentanner Park Centre, The Hermitage Hotel.
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1. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

101 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
39%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 461 reviews

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook Village our accommodation is designed to meet the needs of the budget conscious traveller whilst providing the highest standard of service, cleanliness and comfort.We have 16 ensuite rooms, 24 hr onsite management, reception open 830am-800pm daily with 24hour check in available. Free WiFi is included in the room rate as is free off street parking onsite.

Definitely less than 3 Star

Reviewed By Jaguar40

For a prime tourist spot this motel is well below par in terms of basics. Briefly, no electric blankets, no plug in hand basin, torn curtains, bedside light not working, TV had no reception, no heated towel rail which meant we used all 4 towels instead of just one, and being really picky - budget cutlery. This property is not up g to speed for our all-important tourism industry, even if it is meant to be budget - it is still below par. On the positive side, the very hardworking lady in reception was patient and helpful in the extreme.

2. The Hermitage Hotel

89 Terrace Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7999 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2795 reviews

The Hermitage Hotel

From an intrepid journey through glacial valleys to a mouth-watering culinary dining adventure, the Hermitage Hotel is the perfect 'base camp' to discover your Peak Experience. Choose from premium hotel rooms, motel units or cozy chalets. Add world-class activities such as Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD Tours, Big Sky Stargazing, Encounter Day Walks, scenic flights or the visual extravaganza of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and you have a unique, year-round alpine adventure perfect for the family holiday or your next romantic getaway.

The views are great

Reviewed By Barry P

We stayed at The Hermitage for it's iconic location and great views of Aoraki and the neighboring mountains. It's one of my favorite places to be. We stayed in standard rooms which were conveniently close to everything in the hotel and had a nice view. The facilities are very basic. The staff were friendly and helpful but it is clear they are run off their feet and the hotel is understaffed. Not their fault, more people just don't exist and visitor numbers are significantly down especially mid week. The buffet is the only dinner option, but the cafe is good until 4pm and reasonably priced. Breakfast buffet is good *if* you get there early in the service window.

3. Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

26 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2101 reviews

Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village

Modern Motel Complex situated within the stunning Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Every unit has absolutely stunning view of Mt Sefton and the surrounding ranges. 24/7 Reception, daily housekeeping and en-suite bathrooms in all units.

AORAKI COURT MOTEL

Reviewed By senior797

Excellect accommodation , spacious , modern , warm & clean with everything you need . Very close to all activities & the host is very friendly & helpful . Very affordable , we really enjoyed our stay & would totally recommend ×××××

4. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

101 Bowen Drive, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
39%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 461 reviews

Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Lodge

Located in the heart of the Aoraki Mount Cook Village our accommodation is designed to meet the needs of the budget conscious traveller whilst providing the highest standard of service, cleanliness and comfort.We have 16 ensuite rooms, 24 hr onsite management, reception open 830am-800pm daily with 24hour check in available. Free WiFi is included in the room rate as is free off street parking onsite.

Definitely less than 3 Star

Reviewed By Jaguar40

For a prime tourist spot this motel is well below par in terms of basics. Briefly, no electric blankets, no plug in hand basin, torn curtains, bedside light not working, TV had no reception, no heated towel rail which meant we used all 4 towels instead of just one, and being really picky - budget cutlery. This property is not up g to speed for our all-important tourism industry, even if it is meant to be budget - it is still below par. On the positive side, the very hardworking lady in reception was patient and helpful in the extreme.

5. Mt Cook Lodge and Motels

Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
23%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 573 reviews

Mt Cook Lodge and Motels

Pleasant stay

Reviewed By Barnali M

We had a pleasant stay here in a 1 bedroom motel unit. These were clean, modern, attractive accommodations that were much more reasonably priced than the Hermitage. Our motel unit had a kitchenette that was well-stocked with coffee and tea; a comfortable living room with a sofa, dining table, patio, and full size bed; a bedroom with a full-size bed and full length mirror; and a bright, modern, well-lit bathroom that had plenty of towels and toiletries. The only downsides were a bit of mildew on the bathroom ceiling, and the fact that housekeeping did not wash our dirty dishes when cleaning the room. Overall, we had a nice stay here, and were so glad we chose to stay here rather than the Hermitage up the hill, which was more than twice the price.

6. Glentanner Park Centre

State Highway 80, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7946 New Zealand
Excellent
33%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 854 reviews

Glentanner Park Centre

Glentanner Park Centre, Aoraki Mount Cook's Holiday Park, Flightseeing and Activity Centre is sited on the shores of Lake Pukaki, with phenomenal views of Aoraki Mount Cook. Boasting the best weather in the region, Glentanner is conveniently located just 18km from Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Set amongst a working high country sheep station, Glentanner is kiwi at its best! We offer a range of budget accommodation options including fully equipped self contained units with own kitchenette and bathroom, standard and basic units with shared facilities, dormitory beds, power sites for caravans & camper vans & tent sites. Facilities include a large kitchen, dining and TV lounge with roaring fire in winter, BBQ pavilion, laundry, ablution block, computers and Wi-Fi internet (30 min free). In the purpose built centre you will also find a merino retail and souvenir shop and café. Outdoor adventure activities include helicopter flights with snow landings, scenic flights, heli-hiking, glacier boat trips, fishing, hunting and world famous walks and hikes. We look forward to welcoming you here!

Beautifully scenic campground

Reviewed By matildacnz

Very scenic campground. Gorgeous views when the weather is good. Staff were very friendly, easy late checkout in process. Campground itself - we stayed on a non powered site. A lot of the ground in this area looked undulating but it wasn’t busy so we found a flat spot very easily. Kitchen - great collection of cooking and eating equipment for guest use. Amazing big outdoor BBQ and picnic table area. Bathrooms - appear to have been recently updated and are some of the best campground bathrooms I’ve used. Good shower pressure. Clean. Even a wee hairdryer you can use. We would stay here again We would stay here

7. The Hermitage Hotel

89 Terrace Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) 7999 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2795 reviews

The Hermitage Hotel

From an intrepid journey through glacial valleys to a mouth-watering culinary dining adventure, the Hermitage Hotel is the perfect 'base camp' to discover your Peak Experience. Choose from premium hotel rooms, motel units or cozy chalets. Add world-class activities such as Glacier Explorers, Tasman Valley 4WD Tours, Big Sky Stargazing, Encounter Day Walks, scenic flights or the visual extravaganza of the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and you have a unique, year-round alpine adventure perfect for the family holiday or your next romantic getaway.

The views are great

Reviewed By Barry P

We stayed at The Hermitage for it's iconic location and great views of Aoraki and the neighboring mountains. It's one of my favorite places to be. We stayed in standard rooms which were conveniently close to everything in the hotel and had a nice view. The facilities are very basic. The staff were friendly and helpful but it is clear they are run off their feet and the hotel is understaffed. Not their fault, more people just don't exist and visitor numbers are significantly down especially mid week. The buffet is the only dinner option, but the cafe is good until 4pm and reasonably priced. Breakfast buffet is good *if* you get there early in the service window.

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